ASM

IP Counsel (R&D)

South Korea > HwaseongPosted 2 days ago

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What you'd do

Manage intellectual property linked to process and engineering activities globally.
Maintain contact with inventor community and monitor R&D activities for invention disclosures.
Manage diverse technology portfolio and determine global IP protection strategy.

What they want

Degree in chemistry,materials science,physics,mechanical engineering,or relevant semiconductor discipline.
R&D experience required.
Ability to operate effectively in multicultural,dynamic,high-tech environment.

Nice to have

Technical experience in semiconductor industry.
Intellectual property experience in-house or private practice.
Qualification as patent attorney or patent agent in major jurisdiction (EP,US,KR,JP).

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely): E-7 specialty / professional (likely)
Korean language: Korean requirement not stated
English friendliness: High: JD in English, foreign-friendly signals
Context: ASM is a major multinational semiconductor equipment manufacturer with global IP infrastructure; foreign nationals comprise significant portion of workforce; Hwaseong/Dongtan location is core semiconductor hub with established expat support ecosystems.

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